Brokers must report when the status of a home for sale changes. Real estate brokers must accurately report the status of a property listing to the multiple listing service, usually spoken of as MLS. Brokers rely heavily on the MLS to market listings and find interested buyers. As a member of an MLS, a listing broker must comply with certain rules and regulations. One such rule involves specifying the status of a home as pending when the seller has entered into an agreement with a buyer.
HMO (Health Maintenance Organization): If you are in an HMO, you must use network providers - doctors, hospitals and other health care providers - that participate in the plan. The only exception is for emergency care. An HMO requires the selection of a Primary Care Physician (PCP) to manage your care.
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). A type of health insurance plan that usually limits coverage to care from doctors who work for or contract with the HMO.It generally won't cover out-of-network care except in an emergency. An HMO may require you to live or work in its service area to be eligible for coverage. type of health insurance plan that usually limits coverage to care from doctors who work for or contract with the HMO.